After a day spent shopping, ironing and packing, Jess, Liam, Lucy and Mary were ready to go. The bags had been weighed to ensure they all sneaked in below the 20Kg limit and every item of clothing owned by Lucy had been reviewed before being packed or discarded. Rosy bear was put to bed in Lucy's suitcase whicle Liam helped get the top box back on the van.
Following a rough and ready baked potato and bean-mess meal, Jess went to do the on-line check-in at 5:30. Plenty of time before the flight left at 9 (checking in electronically meant they only had to turn up 1.5 hours before takeoff, instead of 3). Except... the flight wasn't eligible for elctronic check-in! Everyone in the van, NOW!
We got to Gatwick North Terminal at 6:15 and after numerous hugs all round watched the intrepid Bristows head for the terminal gates with their new bags trundling along behind them.
Back to the empty house for Pat, Rob and Maddy, who decided to make lots of noise playing Sing-Star. Then it was hot-chocolate and Ice Age 2 followed by bed. First big day out tomorrow ~ Hever Castle to see some jousting.
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